The Salisbury University Police Department (SUPD) strives to enhance the educational and cultural experience for all students, faculty, staff and visitors by providing professional, competent and compassionate law enforcement and security services.

Each month, we share important safety information with the campus community.

This month’s topic:

Protect Yourself from Severe Weather

Severe weather, including heavy rainstorms with strong winds and potential tornadic activity. is possible any time of the year, but is seen with more frequency in the spring.

Follow these National Weather Service (NWS) guidelines to keep yourself safe when severe thunderstorms or tornadoes strike:

• Get Inside: Put as many walls between yourself and the outside as possible. Keep away from doors and windows.
• Get Down: Get to the lowest floor possible. Basements are best during tornadic and high-wind situations.
• Cover Up: Get under a heavy table or a mattress to provide added protection. If time allows, ensure you are wearing a sturdy pair of shoes or boots, and put on a helmet (bicycle, baseball, football, motorcycle, etc.) if available.
• Stay Calm: If in a group, remain calm and stay together. Once the danger has passed, assess your surroundings and the health and safety of all members of your group.

In the event of an emergency, always dial 911.

For non-emergency assistance, call 410-543-6222 or visit the SUPD webpage.

SU is an Equal Opportunity/AA/Title IX university and provides reasonable accommodation given sufficient notice to the University office or staff sponsoring the event or program. For more information regarding SU's policies and procedures, please visit salisbury.edu/equity.

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